Sanguisuga
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Latin
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Etymology
Literally, "a bloodsucker", from sanguis, blood + sugere, to suck.
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Pronunciation
| IPA | X-SAMPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Classical | /ËsaÅÉ¡wiËsuËÉ¡a/ | /%saNgwi"su:ga/ |
| Ecclesiastical | /ËsaÅÉ¡wiËsuÉ¡a/ | /%saNgwi"suga/ |
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Noun
sanguisūga, -ūgae f
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Synonyms
- hirudo (1)